Handel Architects Reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)

Gary Handel

84% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Handel Architects has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 114 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Handel Architects employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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114 reviews
5.0
2 June 2026

Good culture

Recommend
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Pros

Positive energy and good culture

Cons

Open studio is hard for different calls at the same time

5.0
4 Feb 2026

Great place to grow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This is a company with a genuinely great culture—collaborative, supportive, and driven by people who care about doing meaningful work. There are plenty of opportunities to grow, learn, and take ownership of your career, and the projects are both exciting and intellectually challenging. It’s a place where you’re encouraged to push yourself while being supported every step of the way.

Cons

Ultimately, the experience here is very much what you make of it. If you’re willing to step up, work hard, and actively contribute as part of a team, there are plenty of opportunities to grow and succeed. Those who take initiative and commit to doing great work tend to go far within the office.

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Handel Architects Response
4mo
Thank you so much for the generous feedback - it truly means a lot. We work hard to foster a positive company culture by hiring and developing exceptional people who are passionate about design and driven for excellence. We encourage people to take initiative and demonstrate leadership while maintaining a collaborative and supportive mindset. We also appreciate your ideas around supporting innovation and experimentation. If you’re open to it, we’d genuinely welcome further conversation. Please feel free to reach out to our senior leadership team or our Director of People and Culture anytime. Thank you again!
5.0
26 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Outstanding leadership and opportunities for all levels to participate in design throughout all phases of projects. Excellent talent in the office to be surrounded by. Strong belief in professional development for all staff and willing to give more responsibilities when available.

Cons

Benefits were slightly less competitive than other architecture firms.

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Handel Architects Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and sharing with us that you had a positive experience while working here. We try to offer a compensation and benefits package that is competitive within the industry, and are sorry that you found it to be less competitive than other firms. We will consider your feedback when evaluating/updating our benefits.
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